19-year-old punched in the face in street attack

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Scunthorpe.
Humberside Police said the incident happened at around 11.30pm on Tuesday, October 4 on Exeter Road.
A spokesman for the force said: "A 19-year-old man was approached from behind and tapped on his shoulder. When he turned around, he was allegedly punched in the face, knocking him to the floor. The offender then walked off.
"In the incident, the victim sustained bruising and swelling around his eye. The incident occurred in a public place and it is believed there were witnesses in the area."
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